______ had the largest historical impact on the U.S. government’s becoming more involved in economic policy.

Which of the following is true of lobbying?

A. It is more stringent at the state and local level than at the federal level. B. Monetary contributions are considered as the top lobbying technique. C. It is an indirect strategy of exerting influence on state officials. D. It involves providing information on specific proposals. E. The U.S. federal law prohibits gifts to public employees.

Which of the following industries are examples of issue networks that ramped up their efforts to be influential in sweeping legislation proposed during President Obama's administration?

A) health, public education, and energy B) health, banking, and firearms C) health, banking, and environment D) health, firearms, and private education E) health, firearms, and welfare